Definition of "guilloche" [‖Guil•loche]

• Architecture An ornamental border formed of two or more curved bands that interlace to repeat a circular design. (noun)

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• "A Bright Idea guilloche Caldwell says he's one of few artisans who know a special technique called guilloche, which scrapes reflective indentations into his metal pieces to create a radiating shine."
• "An ornament known as the guilloche is found in many countries."
• "This practice is called guilloche, and probably best done by the Germans today."